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1 yr anniv. coming up!
Just a few more after pics. Surgery was in April 2014. 1 yr anniversary is getting close. I've gained about 15 lbs since surgery and am trying to motivate myself to lose those 15 lbs by May 1st for Vegas, Baby! As of today, absolutely no regrets. This surgery was the best decision for me!!!
2 weeks after & SO HAPPY!!!
Life has been crazy busy since surgery, but I'm finally taking some time to update. Today is 2 weeks since my surgery and I could not be happier!!!
Going back to my day of surgery... I went in for Outpatient surgery on Tuesday, April 15th, 2014 at Abbott Hospital in Minneapolis. My surgery was scheduled for 9:15am and went just as scheduled. My PS took 425 cc's from each breast (about 1lb. each he says) and 1 liter of fat from my abdomen. He worked on my breasts for 2.5 hrs and lipo in my abdomen for about 45 mins.
The staff at Abbott were fantastic & so was my surgeon! Once I was prepped for surgery and my IV was in, I was kissed goodbye by my fabulous husband, and the anesthesia was pushed into my IV. The RN wheeled my bed into the elevator to go down to surgery. The next thing I remember was waking up in the recovery room to my own snoring. Feeling no pain at all, wrapped tightly and comfortable in warm blankets. If it weren't for the guy sitting at the computer in my room (Recovery RN), I could have slept there all day. He helped me up to pee and called for my husband to come see me. I felt like a Rockstar! The pic posted of me tossing my bra in the garbage was at this time.
I was discharged and home in my own bed by 2pm.
My husband was my nurse at home, keeping track of my meds & activity. While my mom took care of our daughters. By the time I got home, the anesthesia started to fade and nausea set in. I've had anesthesia in the past and had no adverse affects or nausea. Once the numbing wore off, WOW. I was sore from my collar down to my crotch. My chest felt like it was filled to the max with fluid, the "engorgement" my PS mentioned I would experience. I was on Antibiotics (Keflex?) and a generic Vicoden for pain. I took 2 pain pills every 4 hours for the first 2 days. Those were the worst days. I didn't eat anything for 2 days because my nausea was so bad and I used all of my strength just keeping my meds down.
Day 2 was my post-op appointment with my PS to remove my bandages and see the NEW ME for my first time!! I wore a velro compression garment around my abdomen. My breasts were wrapped tightly in ace bandaging, with my incisions taped with steri-strips. At the PS office, his RN cut my ace bandages off and helped me take off the compression garment. WHOA. My boobs were so high & tight, and so NOT HUGE!!!! I was so excited, could not stop smiling! The RN went to get the PS while my husband and I admired my new body. I was turning in the mirror just as the PS walked in and almost fainted. All the relief of pressure and excitement was a little too much, lol. My PS sat me down and put a cold compress on my forehead. Much better. He explained that I was still very swollen and full of fluid from the lipo so I would see much better results as the days went on.
Day 3 - She's ALIVE! I finally felt better enough to eat & visit with my babies this day. It felt so good just to see them and let them know Mommy was alright. My 6 year old had been checking on me in bed every now & then, I knew she was worried. I still had to take things slowly, visiting for a bit and then going back to my room to lay down. I think I napped every time I took a pain pill (made me sleepy), so every 4 hrs. This was the last night that I felt the need for any pain pills at all though. My hubby even helped me take my first shower! It felt so good just to have him wash my hair after 2 days straight in bed.
Day 4 - More energy and swelling has decreased much more. My breasts were starting to "settle" and not sit so high on my chest. No more pain pills, nausea was gone, feeling sore but great! Two of my bff's even came to visit and see my new boobies :)
Day 5 - It was the Sat before Easter, so my husband and I took our daughters to his parents house for an Easter dinner gathering. Luckily I napped beforehand so I would have the energy to visit with everyone. And my appetite was back somewhat.
Day 6 - 5 days post surgery and Momma is feeling SKINNY!!!! My stomach swelling had gone down quite a bit so I was starting to finally see some results of the abdomen lipo. (Pics posted) I bathed on my own this day and felt so accomplished.
Day 7 - Back to work for hubby & school for my 6 yr old. Just me & our 20 month old, back to our usual routine, with restrictions.
I'll skip ahead to now with some highlights. One week after surgery I went back to see my PS for another follow up. By this time my steri-strips had fallen off and my wounds were no longer leaking. He trimmed some of the stitches that were poking me from under my breasts. They were all dissolvable stitches, so I was thankful they didn't need to be removed. I still have lifting & exercise restrictions, but it's more of a precaution at this point. I am able to lift my 20 month old now, which we both really missed. I feel 99% healed and 100% back to normal now. And 110% HAPPY I did this!!!!
My husband and I leave for a week in Las Vegas this Saturday. So last night I went and bought a bra. Remember I was a 36DDD?? I am now a 36C!!!!!! I haven't been a C cup since high school :) And I am down 1-2 sizes in my waist from the lipo! I couldn't be happier right now with my NEW SELF
Going back to my day of surgery... I went in for Outpatient surgery on Tuesday, April 15th, 2014 at Abbott Hospital in Minneapolis. My surgery was scheduled for 9:15am and went just as scheduled. My PS took 425 cc's from each breast (about 1lb. each he says) and 1 liter of fat from my abdomen. He worked on my breasts for 2.5 hrs and lipo in my abdomen for about 45 mins.
The staff at Abbott were fantastic & so was my surgeon! Once I was prepped for surgery and my IV was in, I was kissed goodbye by my fabulous husband, and the anesthesia was pushed into my IV. The RN wheeled my bed into the elevator to go down to surgery. The next thing I remember was waking up in the recovery room to my own snoring. Feeling no pain at all, wrapped tightly and comfortable in warm blankets. If it weren't for the guy sitting at the computer in my room (Recovery RN), I could have slept there all day. He helped me up to pee and called for my husband to come see me. I felt like a Rockstar! The pic posted of me tossing my bra in the garbage was at this time.
I was discharged and home in my own bed by 2pm.
My husband was my nurse at home, keeping track of my meds & activity. While my mom took care of our daughters. By the time I got home, the anesthesia started to fade and nausea set in. I've had anesthesia in the past and had no adverse affects or nausea. Once the numbing wore off, WOW. I was sore from my collar down to my crotch. My chest felt like it was filled to the max with fluid, the "engorgement" my PS mentioned I would experience. I was on Antibiotics (Keflex?) and a generic Vicoden for pain. I took 2 pain pills every 4 hours for the first 2 days. Those were the worst days. I didn't eat anything for 2 days because my nausea was so bad and I used all of my strength just keeping my meds down.
Day 2 was my post-op appointment with my PS to remove my bandages and see the NEW ME for my first time!! I wore a velro compression garment around my abdomen. My breasts were wrapped tightly in ace bandaging, with my incisions taped with steri-strips. At the PS office, his RN cut my ace bandages off and helped me take off the compression garment. WHOA. My boobs were so high & tight, and so NOT HUGE!!!! I was so excited, could not stop smiling! The RN went to get the PS while my husband and I admired my new body. I was turning in the mirror just as the PS walked in and almost fainted. All the relief of pressure and excitement was a little too much, lol. My PS sat me down and put a cold compress on my forehead. Much better. He explained that I was still very swollen and full of fluid from the lipo so I would see much better results as the days went on.
Day 3 - She's ALIVE! I finally felt better enough to eat & visit with my babies this day. It felt so good just to see them and let them know Mommy was alright. My 6 year old had been checking on me in bed every now & then, I knew she was worried. I still had to take things slowly, visiting for a bit and then going back to my room to lay down. I think I napped every time I took a pain pill (made me sleepy), so every 4 hrs. This was the last night that I felt the need for any pain pills at all though. My hubby even helped me take my first shower! It felt so good just to have him wash my hair after 2 days straight in bed.
Day 4 - More energy and swelling has decreased much more. My breasts were starting to "settle" and not sit so high on my chest. No more pain pills, nausea was gone, feeling sore but great! Two of my bff's even came to visit and see my new boobies :)
Day 5 - It was the Sat before Easter, so my husband and I took our daughters to his parents house for an Easter dinner gathering. Luckily I napped beforehand so I would have the energy to visit with everyone. And my appetite was back somewhat.
Day 6 - 5 days post surgery and Momma is feeling SKINNY!!!! My stomach swelling had gone down quite a bit so I was starting to finally see some results of the abdomen lipo. (Pics posted) I bathed on my own this day and felt so accomplished.
Day 7 - Back to work for hubby & school for my 6 yr old. Just me & our 20 month old, back to our usual routine, with restrictions.
I'll skip ahead to now with some highlights. One week after surgery I went back to see my PS for another follow up. By this time my steri-strips had fallen off and my wounds were no longer leaking. He trimmed some of the stitches that were poking me from under my breasts. They were all dissolvable stitches, so I was thankful they didn't need to be removed. I still have lifting & exercise restrictions, but it's more of a precaution at this point. I am able to lift my 20 month old now, which we both really missed. I feel 99% healed and 100% back to normal now. And 110% HAPPY I did this!!!!
My husband and I leave for a week in Las Vegas this Saturday. So last night I went and bought a bra. Remember I was a 36DDD?? I am now a 36C!!!!!! I haven't been a C cup since high school :) And I am down 1-2 sizes in my waist from the lipo! I couldn't be happier right now with my NEW SELF
2 days away!
It's Sunday night and surgery is early Tuesday am. The stress of being an OCD Mom who's always on top of things and prepared is starting to take its toll on me. I've been trying to keep my home in order more than usual so that my husband and Mom won't have to worry about laundry & cleaning. Why do I do this to myself? I should let them help but I feel so guilty if they do.
This morning my husband snuggled up to me and pointed out that in less than 24hrs "these will be gone" giving my boobs a good squeeze. He thinks he will miss them. I know I won't at all. I just hope he likes the new version!
My husband came with me last Wed. to my pre-op with the PS. I think my Dr. helped ease his mind about recovery & pain. He was worried about it, which I find so admiring. Yes I am a very lucky girl and I know it. I couldn't do this without his support!
Tonight was our last routine night putting our 2 daughters to bed. Tomorrow will be a busy day of last minute groceries & preparations. And then it will be the night before surgery. I hope I can sleep. I plan to take more before pics & update the day after surgery. Until then...
This morning my husband snuggled up to me and pointed out that in less than 24hrs "these will be gone" giving my boobs a good squeeze. He thinks he will miss them. I know I won't at all. I just hope he likes the new version!
My husband came with me last Wed. to my pre-op with the PS. I think my Dr. helped ease his mind about recovery & pain. He was worried about it, which I find so admiring. Yes I am a very lucky girl and I know it. I couldn't do this without his support!
Tonight was our last routine night putting our 2 daughters to bed. Tomorrow will be a busy day of last minute groceries & preparations. And then it will be the night before surgery. I hope I can sleep. I plan to take more before pics & update the day after surgery. Until then...
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